A trial judge's direction that there is 'no point in holding out' in the context of explaining that majority verdicts are unavailable on a murder charge does not, without more, impose undue pressure on minority jurors, provided the direction is accompanied by clear statements of each juror's individual responsibility. A trial judge may suggest a logical sequence for considering alternative charges without impermissibly dictating the order of deliberation, provided the jury is told the approach is a suggestion and they may deliberate as they see fit.
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